2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (522 Nm). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 599 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 608 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |